ME Investigations Supervisor

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Please apply by: Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Salary Range: $69,388.00 to $104,083.00 per year. Hiring Range: $77,884.00 to $86,736.00. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner''s Office (MCMEO) mission is to provide county morgue and medical examiner/forensic pathology services to the residents of Mecklenburg County. The MCMEO interacts with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in death investigations, reporting their findings on the cause and manner of death. The MCMEO also provides consultation and forensic pathology services to one regional county: Cleveland.

Position Specific Information

Onsite position based out of the ME Office located at 3440 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216.

ME Investigations Supervisor for 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. 10-hour shifts for 4 days per week, with a 3-week rotation cycle.

Position Summary

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of ME Investigators, including completion of performance reviews. Responsible for developing and administering training programs for new hires, as well as the technical development of existing investigative staff. Responds to death scenes under the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction as needed and/or when an ME Investigator is unavailable.

Essential Functions

Operate as a fully functioning Medicolegal Death Investigator performing those duties typical of a Death Investigator in the Mecklenburg County ME Office (performing death investigations, scene visits, evidence collection, phone calls, working with police and funeral homes, talking with families/friends, data entry, consult with regional MEs, assist with intake and release of decedents, etc.).

Conducts external examinations of Decedents under Medical Examiner jurisdiction, documenting case details, identification, and injuries, draws toxicology samples, completes required reports and a Death Certificate for each case assigned.

May have to assist in cross-covering other shifts on occasion.

Coordinate/meet regularly with other shift supervisors and the Investigations Manager.

Keep investigation staff informed of updates in policies and procedures.

Ensure staff has proper training, assist with ABMDI certification process, and promote CME activities.

Hold regularly scheduled meetings with shift staff (monthly or quarterly as necessary).

Evaluate staff and sign performance reviews for direct reports; recommend disciplinary actions and participate in the disciplinary process.

Participate in the hiring process for investigations staff (interview, recommend hiring, pay recommendation).

Coordinate body arrival and release by transporters and check-in with other staff.

Make work assignments for various duties involved in investigations, assign specific duties to staff.

Reassign cases as necessary to balance out caseload amongst the investigators.

Teach/instruct other investigations staff in methods and procedures.

Provide advice, instruction, and access to resources for investigations staff.

Coordinate with other Investigation Supervisors/Manager to approve vacations and absences for staff (help to ensure coverage).

Ensure staff properly complete payroll entries.

Coordinate and approves staff involvement in trainings, committees, and outside employment.

Coordinate random drug testing of direct reports.

Coordinate assignments of staff during non-routine work events (adverse weather, disasters, mass fatality events).

Ensure staff/facility safety and security issues brought to your attention are properly addressed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in forensic investigations.

Required to have ABMDI certification at hire date and must be maintained while employed in this position.

Current appointment as a Medical Examiner by the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner OR required to receive appointment as a Medical Examiner for Mecklenburg County within 1 year of hire date.

Education:

Bachelor''s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Forensic Science, or a related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes

Licenses and Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver''s License

Requires County Driving Privileges

Annual Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

Current appointment as a Medical Examiner for Mecklenburg County by the NCOCME.

Prior experience working an overnight shift in a Medical Examiner's office or similar setting.

Prior experience performing external "non-invasive" examinations with decedents.

Knowledge of the NC state systems including MEIS and Forensic Advantage (FA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

All federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to vital statistics recordation, laboratory operations, public records laws and rules of evidence

Death scene investigation procedures

Established laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures governing the receipt, storage and release of bodies

Microscopy, toxicology, ballistics and investigative techniques as they related to forensic medicine.

Rules of evidence as they apply to the preservation of specimens from a post-mortem examination

Skills

Basic Death Scene Investigation

Applicable forensic tools

Applicable safety/exposure procedures

Morgue/Laboratory procedures

Death case documentation

Abilities

Communicate: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Patient Relations: Meeting client's and their family''s needs; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult situations and regain confidence.

Computer Skills

Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Frequency

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)

The person in this position needs to move about from point X to point Y. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)

Operates a computer or other office equipment. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)

Frequently communicates & must be able to exchange & convey information. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)

Must be able to review information on paper or computer. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)

Must be able to discern information from long distances. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)

Must be able to detect or distinguish flavor or smells. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)

Demand Weight Frequency

Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or less Occasionally

Must be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbs Occasionally

Must be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbs Not Applicable

Must be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbs Not Applicable

Must be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.